Avalon: A Moment in Nowhere & On the Loose

Francis Cai’s latest photography and installation series, “Avalon: A Moment in Nowhere”, contrasts imposing images with gentle retrospection, symbolising the emotional undercurrents beneath the decisive moments of the artist’s memory.

The gyrating flow of images entwined with the passage of time and space encompasses profound emotions of its own. Francis hand-processed and digitally remastered analogue images captured during his New York City artist residency in winter 2023. He travelled far and wide, reimagining Americana from a fresh perspective, exploring its diverse landscape, pluralistic culture, and unique politics through the surrealistic lenses of an Australasia-educated young artist from Shanghai.

Zinnia Lo’s fine art photography exhibition, “On the Loose”, offers a witty and thought-provoking exploration of women’s roles throughout history and their enduring efforts to transcend societal constraints and chase their dreams.

Armed with her Leica camera, Lo travels to Paris and New York City, capturing subtle and striking visual narratives that reveal the pressures of social expectations on women. Using these cities' iconic, historic architecture as metaphors, she examines the systemic and structural forces shaping gender roles and human experience. Through this series, Lo reimagines women beyond the confines of domesticity, reproduction, and ornamental value, envisioning a world where they are heard, innovative, and boldly adventurous.

Dates: 6 March to 19 March 2025

Times: 11am to 6pm daily, closed on Mondays

Opening drinks: Friday 7 March 2025, 6pm to 7:30pm